Supervisory Responsibilities: * People: None other than self. * Data: Local sports copy, and files. * Things: Camera and equipment, computer, telephone. Overall Responsibilities: Cover sports assignments by taking photos, collecting data and information and write stories as assigned within the newspaper guidelines and deadlines. Specific Responsibilities: Attend, report and write about sports events, performance within professional standards as assigned. * Use equipment with great care, as if it were your own. Expectation is to keep the * camera and equipment clean and ready for the next person to use. * Maintain a "customer comes first" environment with pro-active commitment to * internal and external customer service. * Suggest and initiate, as appropriate, new methods and procedures to enhance efficient * operation of the department as a whole. * Participates in the Great Game of Business. * Other job-related duties as assigned. Qualifications Behavior: Team player. Follows policies and regulations set up by the location. Commitment to accuracy, getting the story and service. Punctual and dependable. Accepts constructive criticism positively. Presents a positive image of the newspaper, corporation and profession. Maintains valid driver's license. Skills: Keyboarding, spelling, grammar, basic mathematics. Ability to work effectively and efficiently, especially on deadline and without continual supervision. Can communicate effectively and courteously. Knowledge: Basic understanding of most sports, including rules and terms. Have good writing and reporting skills. Have good photo skills.